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DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS

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AYURVEDA<br />

Definition<br />

Ayurvedic Name: Tamaka Shwasa<br />

Bronchial Asthma occurs due to the vitiation of vata and kapha doshas, which<br />

manifests as repeated episodes of breathlessness, a feeling of tightness in the chest<br />

resulting from narrowing of the airways.<br />

Preventive Measures<br />

Don’ts (Apathyas)<br />

• Fish, heavy diet, Masha (black gram), fried items and mustard leaves<br />

• Cold & humid atmosphere, smoke, dust and fumes.<br />

• Sweets, chilled water, stored food items and curd<br />

• Suppression of natural urges<br />

• Excessive physical exertion<br />

• Exposure to dust, pollutants, pollens, fumes, smoke, cold & humid atmosphere<br />

Health Promoting Tips<br />

Do’s (Pathyas)<br />

• Godhuma (wheat), old Rice, Mudga (green gram), Kulatha (Horse gram), Yava<br />

(barley), Patola<br />

• Usage of Garlic, Turmeric, Ginger, Black pepper<br />

• Uses of Luke warm water, Goat milk, Honey are beneficial<br />

• Respiratory exercises, Pranayama, Yoga and regular physical<br />

Curative Herbs<br />

• Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum)<br />

• Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)<br />

• Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis)<br />

• Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum)<br />

• Pushkaramula (Inula racemosa)<br />

• Karkatshringi (Pistacia integerrima)

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